Waaree Energy Storage Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (Waaree ESS), a subsidiary of Waaree Energies Limited, has commenced operations at its 5.15 GWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) container manufacturing facility, marking a significant milestone in the company’s strategy to establish an integrated energy storage manufacturing ecosystem in India.
The facility’s manufacturing capacity has been increased from the originally planned 3.5 GWh to 5.15 GWh, driven by production debottlenecking and improvements in battery cell energy density. It has been equipped with Industry 4.0 technologies, including Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), intelligent material handling systems, automated assembly lines, and advanced testing and quality assurance infrastructure.
Designed to serve utility-scale and commercial & industrial (C&I) energy storage applications, the facility will manufacture scalable and locally produced BESS container solutions to support India’s growing renewable energy sector.
The BESS container plant represents the first phase of Waaree ESS’s broader 20 GWh energy storage manufacturing roadmap. During the current financial year, the company also plans to operationalize a 5.15 GWh battery pack manufacturing facility, upgraded from the initially planned 3.5 GWh, and a 3.5 GWh lithium-ion cell manufacturing facility.
According to the company, the integrated manufacturing ecosystem will strengthen domestic battery storage production, reduce dependence on imported technologies, and support India’s clean energy transition under the Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives.
Waaree ESS said battery energy storage systems will play an increasingly important role in supporting the country’s expanding solar and wind capacity by storing excess renewable electricity and supplying power during periods of peak demand. The technology is expected to improve grid stability, reduce renewable energy curtailment, and enhance energy security while supporting India’s long-term decarbonization goals.
Commenting on the development, Sunil Rathi, Director of Waaree, said battery energy storage systems are essential for enabling a renewable-powered future and ensuring reliable electricity supply. He added that the commissioning of the advanced BESS container manufacturing facility, alongside the planned lithium cell and battery pack manufacturing capacities, represents an important step toward delivering world-class, domestically manufactured energy storage solutions and strengthening India’s position as a global clean energy manufacturing hub.
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